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Canada Orders TikTok Shutdown Amid Security Concerns

  • The federal government has ordered TikTok to wind down its Canadian operations, citing national security risks.
  • Canadian users can still access and use TikTok, but the company must cease its business activities in the country.
  • Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne emphasized the decision was based on advice from security and intelligence agencies.
  • TikTok plans to challenge the shutdown order in court, arguing it will result in job losses and is not in the best interest of Canadians.
  • Similar scrutiny of TikTok has occurred in the U.S., with ongoing legal battles over its operations and ownership.

Source: Billboard, Theglobeandmail, Toronto Star

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